Havana, Mar 6 (RHC) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez considered the International Treaty on Marine Biodiversity, outside national jurisdiction, a historic and beneficial fact for southern nations.

In his Twitter account, the foreign minister said that the so-called BBJN "agreed after complex discussions preceded by 10 years of negotiation, is the historic text that marks a milestone in the conservation and sustainable use of life and ecosystems in the oceans".

He added that "Cuba had the honor of representing the Group of 77 plus China and during the discussions "the unity of the Group was maintained until the end of the process, which made it possible to achieve favorable results for developing nations".

The head of the Cuban diplomacy pointed out that this "shows that when the global South remains cohesive, it is possible to achieve the objectives and goals proposed. Unity and multilateralism are more necessary than ever to face the enormous current and future challenges of humanity".

Known as the High Seas Treaty, this legal instrument will place 30 percent of the world's oceans in protected areas, allocate more money to marine conservation and cover access to and use of marine genetic resources.

The agreement was reached by delegates at the Intergovernmental Conference on Marine Biodiversity in Areas beyond National Jurisdiction and is the culmination of a series of talks facilitated by the UN since 2004. (Source: Prensa Latina)